"Indra, King of Svarga!" "You have forgotten your duties as the King of Svarga! I curse you and the entire Devloka!" "Wealth, honor, luxury, divine power—everything you take pride in will be stripped away. You will also lose your reign over the three realms!" The shocking roar reverberated through Svarga. Boom! Dark clouds rolled in, and thunder rumbled ominously, like a massive serpent thrashing in a flood, foreshadowing the terror of the curse. Indra jolted awake, rubbing the sleep from his eyes, his face etched with fatigue," I had that nightmare again!" He surveyed the dim, deserted Svarga. The temple stood in ruins, its once-golden pillars now dull and rotting. The bright golden lanterns had turned into tarnished copper lamps. Even the glorious divine armor that adorned his body had rusted into tattered scrap metal.
King of Devas - 1
As usual in an isekai, a modern man is mysteriously transported to the world of Indian mythology, where he himself self-inserted as Indra, the King of Svarga. ...Read More
King of Devas - 2
Indian Puranic stories follow a basic process. An Asura or Daitya utilizes his long life and endurance to do penance, which grants him boons from Brahma or Shiva. With these boons, he embarks on a conquest of the three realms. The Asura first conquers Patala Loka and Bhu Loka before challenging the King of Svarga to become the King of Triloka. Boons represent the power of the laws of the universe and are significantly stronger than the elemental powers of the Devas. At times, even the Trimurti can be troubled by the might of these boons. Unless Lord Shiva ...Read More
King of Devas - 3
Brahma's ancient brows furrowed slightly, revealing his concern, "Indra is leaned in his penance now; Vishnu may be anxious!" is that?" Goddess Saraswati tilted her head, a trace of doubt flashing in her bright eyes. Vishnu is the protector of the cosmic order and one of the Trimurti. Even if the King of Svarga is undergoing penance, it shouldn't concern Vishnu. Brahma shook his head and exchanged a knowing glance with his wife, his eyes glinting with wisdom, "Don't forget the curse of Sage Durvasa!" Upon hearing this, Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, immediately grasped the situation. She gazed ...Read More
King of Devas - 4
Garuda suppressed his anger, then opened and closed his eyes, clasped his hands together, and began to praise the of the Devas. "Pranam to Suryadev! Pranam to Agnidev! Pranam to Varundev!"… As Garuda's voice echoed through Svarga, pillars of light began to rise in many places. The beams shot straight into the sky and then fell before Garuda, revealing the true forms of the Devas. Surya, Agni, Varuna, Vayu, Soma, and other devas and Gandharavas arrived one after another to greet Garuda. However, Indra was nowhere to be seen. Garuda lowered his hands, his expression stern, and his keen ...Read More
King of Devas - 5
"It's back! The Lord's presence has returned to me once more." Garuda raised his head, closed his eyes in contentment, and opened his arms wide, as if to embrace the entire world, welcoming the Lord's spirit back into his being. Rishi Brihaspati, observing this display, looked on with satisfaction. Such classic acts of repentance and a return to the path of righteousness were worthy of record. At that moment, Brihaspati resolved to chronicle these events for future Brahmins to recite. With a small gesture, a stack of paper and a reed pen appeared in his hands, and he began ...Read More